STEM OPT Aerospace Jobs
Aerospace engineering and related STEM roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization after graduation. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree must align with an approved CIP code in a qualifying STEM field such as aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
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Mammoth Freighters is a fast-growing aerospace innovator, who is redefining the future of widebody air cargo. We design, develop, and convert Boeing 777 passenger aircraft into some of the most productive, fuel-efficient long-range freighters in the world. If you’re passionate about aviation, thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, and want to contribute to solutions that matter to global logistics and commerce, Mammoth Freighters is where your career can take flight.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Weight Engineer to join our growing aerospace engineering team. The Weight Engineer will be responsible for analyzing and controlling the weight distribution of the aircraft. Day-to-day tasks include performing weight estimations, creating detailed weight reports, collaborating with design and systems engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with aerodynamics and aerospace engineering standards. This engineer will work closely with the lead of Stress Engineering to support the 777-freighter conversion program. This is a full-time on-site role located in Fort Worth, TX.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform weight calculations and estimates for engineering projects.
- Analyze weight distribution and its impact on structural integrity.
- Prepare detailed weight reports and documentation.
- Develop loading and center of gravity envelopes for aircraft.
- Develop weight and balance manual supplements.
- Develop weight management and tracking systems.
- Oversee the weighing of aircraft.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to optimize weight efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Conduct weight tests and simulations.
- Identify and address weight-related issues during the project lifecycle.
- Assist in the development of weight-saving techniques and materials.
- Review and validate weight data from suppliers and contractors.
- Support structural/system flight test activities with test ballast planning, fuel requirements, CG charts and load sheets.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional certification in weight engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with weight management software and tools.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Attention to detail and thoroughness in documentation.
- Previous experience in aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, or construction industries.
- Experience working in an engineering environment.
- Proficiency in weight calculation and analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Who We Are
Mammoth Freighters is a fast-growing aerospace innovator, who is redefining the future of widebody air cargo. We design, develop, and convert Boeing 777 passenger aircraft into some of the most productive, fuel-efficient long-range freighters in the world. If you’re passionate about aviation, thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, and want to contribute to solutions that matter to global logistics and commerce, Mammoth Freighters is where your career can take flight.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Weight Engineer to join our growing aerospace engineering team. The Weight Engineer will be responsible for analyzing and controlling the weight distribution of the aircraft. Day-to-day tasks include performing weight estimations, creating detailed weight reports, collaborating with design and systems engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with aerodynamics and aerospace engineering standards. This engineer will work closely with the lead of Stress Engineering to support the 777-freighter conversion program. This is a full-time on-site role located in Fort Worth, TX.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform weight calculations and estimates for engineering projects.
- Analyze weight distribution and its impact on structural integrity.
- Prepare detailed weight reports and documentation.
- Develop loading and center of gravity envelopes for aircraft.
- Develop weight and balance manual supplements.
- Develop weight management and tracking systems.
- Oversee the weighing of aircraft.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to optimize weight efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Conduct weight tests and simulations.
- Identify and address weight-related issues during the project lifecycle.
- Assist in the development of weight-saving techniques and materials.
- Review and validate weight data from suppliers and contractors.
- Support structural/system flight test activities with test ballast planning, fuel requirements, CG charts and load sheets.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional certification in weight engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with weight management software and tools.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Attention to detail and thoroughness in documentation.
- Previous experience in aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, or construction industries.
- Experience working in an engineering environment.
- Proficiency in weight calculation and analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Aerospace
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering, and astronautical engineering all appear on the list, but dual-major or interdisciplinary degrees sometimes require DSO confirmation before your extension is filed.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Any employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Ask the recruiter for the company's E-Verify Client ID or search the E-Verify employer search tool directly to confirm current enrollment status before signing.
Use O*NET to match your degree to aerospace job codes
Aerospace roles span multiple Standard Occupational Classification codes. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target title to confirm the degree field requirement aligns with your CIP code, which strengthens your I-983 training plan when your DSO files the extension.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable engineering goals
Aerospace employers often work on long-cycle projects like propulsion systems or avionics platforms. Structure your I-983 learning objectives around specific technical competencies tied to those projects so the connection between your STEM degree and your job duties is explicit and defensible.
Target contractors through DOL LCA disclosure data on Migrate Mate
Defense and aerospace contractors file Labor Condition Applications for STEM roles every year. Search Migrate Mate to surface which aerospace employers have active LCA filings, so you're applying to companies that have already demonstrated willingness to hire and sponsor international STEM workers.
Start your extension paperwork 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS requires the STEM OPT extension application to be filed before your initial OPT EAD expires. File at least 90 days out to preserve cap-gap protection if an H-1B visa petition is filed on your behalf before October 1 of the following fiscal year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my aerospace engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering, and astronautical engineering degrees all appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and qualify for the 24-month extension. If your degree has a different title, your DSO can confirm whether its CIP code is on the approved list. Related fields like mechanical engineering and electrical engineering also qualify when the role involves aerospace applications.
What E-Verify requirement applies to aerospace employers hiring STEM OPT students?
Any employer hiring you under the STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify at the location where you'll be working. Enrollment must be current and active, not lapsed. You can confirm this by requesting the employer's E-Verify Client ID directly or by using the E-Verify employer search tool before you accept an offer.
How does the I-983 training plan work for aerospace roles?
Your employer and DSO complete Form I-983 together, documenting how your aerospace job duties connect to your STEM degree. For aerospace roles, this typically involves specifying engineering competencies like systems design, propulsion analysis, or avionics integration. The employer must also conduct a formal performance evaluation at the midpoint and end of your STEM OPT period.
How do I find aerospace employers who are already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you filter aerospace job listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active DOL Labor Condition Application filings, so you're not spending time on companies that haven't sponsored international STEM workers before. Focusing on employers with existing LCA history significantly shortens the path from application to offer.
What happens to my work authorization if my aerospace employer files an H-1B petition on my behalf?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition before April 1 of your final STEM OPT year and it's selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. USCIS recognizes this bridge period, so you don't need to stop working while the H-1B petition is pending adjudication.